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as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in cleared
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saved
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of freed
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
He was freed from court oversight in 20222.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
People don’t know that the Republicans are the party that freed the slaves.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2026
People don't know that the Republicans are the party that freed the slaves.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
People don’t know that the Republicans are the party that freed the slaves.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
The Baltic Sea lacks strong tides that could have freed the whale.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Moss, the only woman who had been freed under the Survivors’ Act, attended the hearings that summer.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Glezmann and another American, Faye Hall, were released in March, followed by a fifth American, Amir Amiri, who was freed last September.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Freedom after a year Upon leaving prison, several of the freed cadets described their release as bittersweet, noting that many detainees remain behind bars.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Valencia was freed on March 23 and given his property, cellphone and food, according to Wenrick.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
He was freed from court oversight in 20222.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
People don’t know that the Republicans are the party that freed the slaves.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2026
People don't know that the Republicans are the party that freed the slaves.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
People don’t know that the Republicans are the party that freed the slaves.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
The Baltic Sea lacks strong tides that could have freed the whale.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Moss, the only woman who had been freed under the Survivors’ Act, attended the hearings that summer.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Glezmann and another American, Faye Hall, were released in March, followed by a fifth American, Amir Amiri, who was freed last September.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed
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The story of sheltered squares being exposed to the wider world and liberated is just as relevant now as 50 years ago.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Ten Commandments describe the kind of relationships the liberated slaves should pursue.—
James Coffin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Estimates broken down by city are expected to be released in May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Details on what led to the crash or the extent of Schwabe’s injuries have not been released.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Catch an impromptu movie at Cobble Hill Cinemas (Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens are mere blocks apart), a neighborhood joint that opened in the 1920s as the Lido.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Although a space for dialogue has opened, the distrust has hardly gone away.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Blake Treinen and Edwin Díaz were getting loose in the Dodgers bullpen during the bottom of the eighth, and as soon as Smith’s ball cleared the fence Treinen sat down and Díaz got serious.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2021, his boss cleared him to move there and set up a full-time oncology clinic.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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In another area, a mother and daughter, white with black spots, were saved from being hoarded and getting killed for meat.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to the Northwestern Mutual survey, nearly three-quarters of Gen Z already have saved more than one year of income toward retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The former Fortune 100 company marketing executive rescued a white rabbit that a family with kids no longer wanted.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Seriously injured, Johnson was rescued by helicopter, but Molly disappeared.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rookie Amari Williams relieved Garza midway through the first quarter and put up six rebounds, one steal, one block and one putback in his opening shift.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Teachers and parents were relieved by the news.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Higher yields on callable bonds compensate investors for call risk—the chance the bond may be redeemed early, when only lower rates are available for reinvestment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The deal can be redeemed in-store, through the app or online.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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